<p>This episode is all about finding your own self-worth and learning to trust your judgement. We loved this conversation for anyone who may be facing trauma or domestic abuse, or finding your confidence again after some hard knocks. </p><p>Some key lessons and insights from Rebecca's story include:</p><ul><li>It's important to take time after a difficult relationship to reflect on what you want and don't want in a partner</li><li>How Rebecca learned to set healthy boundaries and not rush into another relationship for fear of being alone</li><li>Recognizing the gradual nature of abuse and not blaming yourself for ending up in an unhealthy situation</li><li>How telling your story can help you own your experience, feel less shame, and see that you've grown from hard times</li><li>How finding people who make you feel safe enough to share allows you to fully show up in relationships</li><li>How keeping difficult experiences inside can feel lonely, while telling your story helps you reclaim power over your narrative </li><li>Learning to speak your own truth</li></ul><p>By owning every part of your journey - even the parts that once brought shame - you see how far you've come.</p><p>Rebecca shares the eye-opening discovery that showed her one relationship had slowly shrunk her world. Plus, how making friends outside romance helped her kids see healthy interactions and find her true self. </p><p>Listen in and let us know what you think. </p><p><strong>Enjoying Single &amp; Mighty? Please help us to reach more single parents:</strong></p><p><strong>NEW! Buy us a coffee:</strong><br/><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/singleandmighty" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://buymeacoffee.com/singleandmighty</a></p><p><br/><strong>To hear more of Single &amp; Mighty, head to:</strong> <a href="https://singleandmighty.com/podcast-notes/" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://singleandmighty.com/podcast-notes/</a></p><p><strong>Stay up to date with us on Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/singlemightypodcast/" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/singlemightypodcast/</a></p><p><strong>Are you a single parent with a story to tell? Sign up to be a guest: </strong><a href="https://singleandmighty.com/apply-to-be-a-guest-on-single-mighty/" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://singleandmighty.com/apply-to-be-a-guest-on-single-mighty/</a> </p><p><br/><strong>We want to hear from you! Drop us a DM on Instagram or by mail to:</strong> hello at singleandmighty dot com</p><p><strong>And please LEAVE A REVIEW if you've enjoyed the show! That's what helps us grow. </strong></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://singlemighty.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">singlemighty.substack.com</a>